Welcome to Litsy!

Thanks everyone for the helpful suggestions for ways to make these tiny books turn out better! I realized I could post a picture showing off the books themselves. I made two copies of each book as an experiment, one with small versions of the existing book pages and one with book info to be a book recommendation. I'll probably only do the version that can be a recommendation instead of the small pages version moving forward. #LitsyCrafters

Nathan is flung into an unexpected adventure when he meets up with the mysterious Haven and crosses path with the volken chasing after him. This was a fun read. I wish it was a bit more developed, but I loved the characters and how the story unfolds. #Nonbinary #Hispanic #Fantasy #Comics

Very colourful, very fast read. Perfect for people who don't read that much. So if you want to educate your friends or family about non-binary identities, this is the book to go to. Aloks takes the most famous arguments against non-binary people and breaks them down. Not a lot of new stuff for me, but definitely an important book 🏳️‍🌈

More satire and less horror than I expected, this was painfully real in its portrayal of immature tech bro masculinity and so-called allies who can't be bothered to get something as simple as someone's pronouns right. It had me cringing. I loved Sammie as a character and the art style was fun! #TransBooks #QueerBooks #HorrorBooks

Halloween season TBR! 🎃👻🏚

I'm thinking of starting Boys Weekend first, since it's a graphic novel and from the library

The middle book is Withered, by A.G.A. Wilmot, a queer psychological horror about a haunted house and small town.

On the lighter side, If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens is an enemies to lovers story set in a spooky Scottish castle with bi+ Indigenous characters!

#Horror #QueerHorror #Romantsy

An alternate universe “Frankenstein“ story. A dedicated scientist tries to bring her sister back to life but another spirit inhabits the body, desperately afraid of being driven out or further experimented on. A poignant story about identity and found family.

#HalloweenAtoZReadathon Letter D

#Spookoween #31By#31 book 6

Works for #URC prompt, book by an Asian author. Also for nonbinary/genderqueer prompts.

A survival story that flips the script on what survival looks like for each of us. I was on the edge of my seat during Ash‘s adventure (especially at the end!) and my heart hurt for their hurt. I loved this solitary adventure surviving in the wild! 🌲

When it comes to statistics, this book doesn‘t bring anything new to the table. But CN Lester is telling their stories, and everyone story is different.

I think what I‘ll remember from this is the importance of her brother and revisiting one of her schools to give a speech. I‘ll also remember the doctor who wanted to ban horse riding because of the potential dangers, but at the same time society is against people changing their sex.

A good memoir that blends in a look at history, thoughtful commentary, and personal lived experiences. This book does all of that and while it emphasizes that not all trans stories or non-binary stories are the same, these were the lived experiences of this author. Very thoughtful & honest, willing to take on the Hollywood version & stereotypes out there, plus a big dose of history we have whitewashed from our collective history.

#SheSaid

#ReadAway2024

Our September pick for #SheSaid this memoir by a trans artist, musician & activist was interesting & illuminating. C. N. Lester was able to weave in history, science, politics & their own experiences in an engaging way that made me think. I like non-fiction that gives me a different perspective & this one did. Thanks to @Riveted_Reader_Melissa for hosting.